2002 Honda S2000 vs. 1983 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2002 Honda S2000 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Crown weights approximately 70 kg more than 2002 Honda S2000.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2002 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda S2000 | 1983 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | S2000 | Crown |
Year Released | 2002 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.9 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |